A Fine Late 17th Century Turned Oak Livery Cupboard. The planked top with chip carved ends above a canopy frieze of carved foliate S-scrolls with turned pendant finials either side. The cupboard having a central door carved with tulips, flanked by side panels enriched with geometric quatrefoil knots enclosing central flower heads , with roundel motifs to the corners. The lunette carved frieze rail on inverted baluster legs to the front and stile supports to the back leading down to a pot shelf below, 47'' (119 cm) high, 50'' (127 cm) wide, 17'' (43 cm) deep.**

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